It comes amid escalating tensions in the region.

The meeting took place to examine legislation to regulate Defence Forces’ representative associations.

Michael D. Higgins has thanked the broadcaster for his significant contribution to Irish journalism for 37 years.

President Michael D Higgins described Ms Viney's death as a "great loss to Irish life"

President Higgins suffered 'mild stroke' in February

Simon Harris has been elected as the country's new Taoiseach, making him the youngest leader of the Government in the history of the State

Over 400 gardaí are deployed on foot tonight attempting to restore order as a "lunatic, hooligan faction" caused chaos in Dublin city following a stabbing incident in which five people were injured

The Israeli embassy has admitted a tweet by one of its senior diplomats was "wrong" after she claimed Ireland was funding tunnels under Gaza that are used by Hamas

Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.